Considering the current advances in solar technology, I think we'll soon hit the point where a local power grid powered by solar panels and batteries will be mo

Considering the current advances in solar technology, I think we'll soon hit the point where a local power grid powered by solar panels and batteries will be more efficient for people living a bit remote, and I do believe that we will see a larger amount of people living "off-grid" in the rural areas of the future. Communications networks are the big problem, but sattellite-based solutions like Starlink might help in that regard. Problem is that none of it will help if the Sun decides to throw a bunch of star stuff our way; local grids will be just as fried as the big ones, and it's better to make sure people are able to survive on their own without electricity for at least a few days.